Brain dead man revives as doctors prepare to remove his heart
Kentucky: In an incident that has raised serious ethical concerns, a man declared brain dead regained consciousness just as doctors were preparing to remove his heart for organ donation. The case, involving 36-year-old Thomas 'TJ' Hoover II, has led to investigations.
Hoover, who had overdosed on drugs in October 2021, was admitted to Baptist Health Richmond Hospital in Kentucky and later declared brain dead. However, at the moment he was being moved to the operating room for organ removal, Hoover began to show signs of life.
Nyckoletta Martin, a former employee of Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA), claimed that Hoover was "thrashing around on the table" and described the situation as terrifying. Another KODA worker, Natasha Miller, confirmed that Hoover was visibly crying as he was being transported from the intensive care unit. Despite these signs of life, the organ removal was allegedly set to continue, sparking outrage.
Julie Bergen, president of the newly formed Network for Hope, denied the allegations, stating that no organs were collected from living patients. Baptist Health Richmond reiterated their commitment to patient safety and respect for organ donation wishes.
Hoover, now living under the care of his sister, Donna Rhorer, has suffered lasting effects from the ordeal, including difficulties with memory, walking, and talking. The incident is currently under investigation by the Kentucky Attorney General and the US Health Services Resources Administration.
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Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir
Srinagar (PTI): Few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, including the Gulmarg tourist resort, received fresh snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rains on Sunday, officials said.
The upper reaches of Gulmarg, including Apharwat and Kongdoori bowls, received snowfall, which continued till last reports came in.Pir Ki Gali, along the Mughal Road in Shopian district of south Kashmir, and Sonamarg Zojilla axis also received fresh snowfall.
The snowfall on the Zojilla Pass forced the closure of the Srinagar-Leh national highway, the officials added.
The plains of the valley, including Srinagar, were lashed by rains which were going on till last reports, the officials said.
The wet weather has brought down the day temperature across the valley.
The Meteorological Department has forecast erratic weather till March 20.
It said intermittent light to moderate rain, or snow in the higher reaches was likely till Monday morning.
There is a possibility of a brief spell of light rain or snow, in the higher reaches, at isolated places on Tuesday.
From March 18-20, the weather will remain generally cloudy with a possibility of intermittent light to moderate rain or snow at many places.
The MeT Office said another wet spells is likely on March 24-25, with light rain, or snow in the higher reaches, at scattered places.
It said there is a possibility of thunder or gusty winds, about 40-50 kmph, at a few places on Sunday and Monday.
